Topic
Parliamentary Procedure
9,520 speeches · 1,565 speakers
Party share
By the speaker's party · counts only, no scoring. "Unattributed" = speeches not resolved to an MP.
Most active on this topic
| # | Member | Speeches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hon. Bimal Rathnayake, M.P. JJB | 955 |
| 2 | Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney at Law, M.P. SJB | 548 |
| 3 | Hon. (Dr.) Ramanathan Archchuna, M.P. Independent Group 17 - Jaffna | 403 |
| 4 | Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, M.P. JJB | 403 |
| 5 | Hon. Ravi Karunanayake, M.P. NDF | 359 |
| 6 | Hon. Sajith Premadasa, M.P. SJB | 333 |
| 7 | Hon. Chaminda Wijesiri, M.P. SJB | 286 |
| 8 | Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, M.P. SJB | 257 |
| 9 | Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, M.P. JJB | 210 |
| 10 | Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law, M.P. JJB | 179 |
Speeches
9,520 on this topic- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Ravi Karunanayake to address the House and informed him that he had 22 minutes for his speech. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Sunil Biyanwila was recognized to speak and allotted eight minutes. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was presented in this procedural intervention. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. R.M. Jayawardhana, Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security, to speak and informed him that he had 19 minutes. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognizes Hon. S.M. Marikkar and allocates him 19 minutes to speak. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Nimal Palihena was recognized by the Deputy Chairperson and allotted eight minutes to speak. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. D.V. Chanaka was recognized to speak and informed that he had 19 minutes allotted for his remarks. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson recognized Hon. Ajith Gihan to speak and informed him that he had eight minutes allocated. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha SJB AI summary Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha urged the Government to extend Budget relief beyond Aswesuma beneficiaries by reducing VAT on essential goods as promised, and criticised its handling of the rice market, including delayed imports, retention of import duties during shortages, and price controls that he said benefited large millers. He called for stronger state market intervention through institutions such as Sathosa, Lak Sathosa and the STC, and asked the Government to present concrete three- and six-month progress reports on its economic programme. He also rejected allegations made against Hon. Sajith Premadasa regarding cement privatization, questioned the presentation and funding of investment zones such as Bingiriya, and predicted strong Samagi Jana Balawegaya performance in upcoming local government bodies. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe JJB AI summary Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the matter raised would also be resolved. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary Hon. Thilanka U. Gamage was recognized to speak and allotted seven minutes by the Deputy Chairperson. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Deputy Chairperson AI summary The Deputy Chairperson called on Hon. Fasmin Sharif to speak and informed him that he had nine minutes allotted. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair suspended the sitting for lunch until 1.00 p.m. The sitting later resumed with the Deputy Chairperson of Committees, Hon. Hemali Weerasekara, presiding. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary The Chair called on Hon. Rohitha Abeygunawardhana to speak and allotted him 20 minutes. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 Mr. Chairman AI summary Mr. Chairman called the next speaker, Hon. Wijesiri Basnayake, and informed him that he had nine minutes to speak. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 Mr. Deputy Speaker (Dr. Rizvie Salih) AI summary Mr. Deputy Speaker (Dr. Rizvie Salih) took the Chair after the Hon. Speaker left the Chair at 11.10 a.m. No substantive speech or policy statement was made. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Sajith Premadasa - Leader of the Opposition SJB AI summary Hon. Sajith Premadasa informed the Chair that he intended to speak for 15 minutes and that the time had been allocated under Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka. No substantive policy issue or argument was raised in this brief procedural statement. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Mujibur Rahman SJB AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman urged the Ministry Secretary to intervene in unresolved issues and warned that public officials are accountable for inaction, citing judicial precedents from matters involving the Ministry under Keheliya Rambukwella. He also objected to broad allegations made by the Leader of the House against “Muslim MPs,” calling for any accusation to identify the specific Member concerned rather than generalising against all Muslim parliamentarians. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary Requested the Chair to grant another Member an additional three minutes to speak. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB AI summary The Opposition had requested an increase in committee membership, and following discussions, some increases were granted though not to the full extent sought. Gayantha Karunathilleka said the Opposition would consult all its representatives and submit nominations within two days. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →
- 19 March 2025 The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake JJB AI summary Hon. Bimal Rathnayake explained that Opposition requests for increased representation on parliamentary committees had been considered through the Committee on Parliamentary Business and the Committee of Selection, resulting in additional Opposition places across several committees. He detailed the increases granted to the Opposition and stated that the Government would receive only moderated increases below its proportional entitlement in corresponding committees. He added that Government members would be appointed to these committees as required within those limits. Ministerial Motions: Standing Order Amendments (SO 112-129) Read →